Fortitude Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Fortitude Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 40.601 N,2 29.896 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.676683
  • Longitude: -2.498267
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORTITUDE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18.6 m
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1988
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H2866/85 18.1.89 ON ROCKS 0.25M OFF MACDUFF, IN APPROX 574037N, 022948W [OGB]. (MORAY MRSC, 21.12.88). WK DISAPPEARED, PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK. (MORAY MRSC, 22.12.88). NCA. 7.10.03 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 25.2.04 [EUT] POSN: 5740.601N, 0229.896W. NE 1462. 15.10.12 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND FOUL.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2012

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON COLLIE ROCKS. (MORAY MRSC).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the FORTITUDE wreck located?

The FORTITUDE wreck is located at coordinates 57 40.601 N,2 29.896 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORTITUDE?

The seabed around the FORTITUDE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the FORTITUDE sink?

The FORTITUDE sank on Dec 21, 1988.

When was the wreck of the FORTITUDE discovered?

The wreck of the FORTITUDE was discovered in 1988.

What country did the FORTITUDE belong to?

The FORTITUDE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FORTITUDE?

The FORTITUDE had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORTITUDE?

The FORTITUDE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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